Month: May 2016

We’re into the month of May and the forecast is finally beginning to promise hot weather. Fearful that I may have jinxed the weather whilst writing this post as it is now raining, I think it’s safe to say people are getting ready to break out the summer dresses, shorts and flip-flops. We are on our way to warm summer days, and what better way to finish the day than by gathering around a barbecue with friends? Of course, every good barbecue needs delicious food and a cold drink to quench that thirst. Don’t worry – if you’re planning a […]

Part of my job in the Concierge Department here at Coastal Cottages is to provide guests with information about the area, and enquiries are always flooding in from curious guests who want a helping hand in deciding where to go and what to do during their stay. One question that seems to keep popping up is “Where can we eat?” Pembrokeshire has such a great selection of local produce available, as you’ll see throughout the year at various events and Food Festivals. Cafes, restaurants and pubs across the county jump at the chance to incorporate as much of this delicious […]

Sometimes you want to go on holiday for a retreat from everyday life. You want a cosy cottage on the edge of the map where you’ll have no mobile signal and the only sound you’ll hear for miles is birds singing or sheep bleating. Sometimes though, you want to get a nice crowd of your closest loved ones together and share the holiday of a lifetime. Perhaps as a celebration for a big birthday or anniversary, or maybe simply because you haven’t seen everyone in a while. But, as much as you want to get everyone together, the thought of […]

After a particularly successful first year in 2015, the Haverfoodfest is returning for 2016! Here in Pembrokeshire, we have an abundance of fresh, quality, local produce on offer. From seafood caught by locals out of Solva harbour, beef reared on the Preselis to free range eggs laid by chickens at farms across the county, it really is a wonder this festival is only in its second year! If you’re a food fanatic, the Haverfoodfest really is not one to miss. With just under 50 stalls, there will be plenty to sample and to buy. And fear not, there will be […]